It’s February in Coronado and I’m renting bikes on the beach. I’m in my best “beach bum” outfit as I cast the shoreline for tourists. Shorts, t-shirt, well-worn hiking boots. This is probably my third iteration as a man in mid-life crisis. Oddly I was not yet middle-aged, so a mid-life crisis (third at that) […]

The Selectmen’s Meeting held on November 20, 2023, saw a variety of updates and community discussions. Chaired by Ethna Thompson, the meeting commenced at 6 p.m., and all Select persons were present, establishing a quorum. The meeting started with an open public hearing regarding the extension of the Solar Moratorium. The moratorium is under the […]

When one door closes, another door opens. This was the beginning of the Rangeley Lakes Curling Club, back when Saddleback closed, (thankfully temporarily), in 2016. Winter enthusiasts needed something to fill the void, at least temporarily. So, from ski boots to skates a handful of open-minded and adventurous locals took to the ice. Then, five […]

Night Sky Tours with Northern Planetarium |  If weather prevents an in-person event, we’ll host a virtual tour via Zoom and RLHT’s Facebook at 8 PM. Friday, January 12, 2024 | 6:30 PM Thursday, February 8, 2024 | 6:30 PM Thursday, March 7, 2024 | 6:30 PM Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8 PM | […]

Did you know? Fresh air pays dividends, even when it’s cold The great outdoors beckons millions of people each spring, summer and fall, but far fewer individuals spend as much time outside in winter. However, spending time outdoors can help to improve mood just as much when the mercury drops as it can when temperatures […]

What follows appeared in the February 5, 1881, edition of the Phillips Phonograph. Rangeley would not have its own newspaper, the “Rangeley Lakes”, until 1895. Today we enjoy so many comforts and mechanized remedies with which to deal with heavy snows, so its hard to imagine what it must have been like to dig out […]

With a base elevation of 2,460′, Saddleback has the highest base lodge elevation in New England, providing pristine snow conditions and stunning vistas of Rangeley Lake—and you can even catch a glimpse of Mount Washington from the mountain’s summit. Saddleback Mountain boasts over 600 skiable acres, including 88 acres of glades, offering endless possibilities for every level of skier. Due to […]

Rangeley, Maine December 8th to the 10th – The Towns of Rangeley and Oquossoc are set to kick off seasonal festivities in the Rangeley Region, Maine! The Rangeley Region is set to enchant families and visitors alike with its much-anticipated annual Mountain Holly Days event, taking place from December 8th to the 10th. This timeless […]

There are times to just sit and write a small story is difficult. It is not because of my old memory getting a bit foggy, but the choices I wish to make. I wanted to write about one of the most beautiful scenes I had the honor of viewing while living in Maine. I thought […]